Harris Says There ‘Should Be a Robust Analysis’ of Afghanistan Withdrawal

Vice President Kamala Harris says there should be a “robust analysis” of the chaotic withdrawal of Afghanistan, but right now, the focus should be on the evacuation of Americans and Afghans.

During an event in Singapore, the vice president was asked about the withdrawal from Afghanistan.

“I think there’s gonna be plenty of time to analyze what has happened,” Harris began. “But right now, we are singularly focused on evacuating American citizens, Afghans who worked with us, and Afghans who are vulnerable.”

She continued, “The president has, I think shown great emotion and expressing sadness about some of the images we have seen, but we cannot be in any way distracted from what must be our primary mission, which is evacuating people from them, who deserve to be back.”

When asked again about Afghanistan, Harris said, “There’s no question there will be and should be a robust analysis of what has happened, but right now, there’s no question that our focus has to be on evacuating American citizens, Afghans who worked with us, and vulnerable Afghans, including women and children. That has to be our primary focus and where we are placing our attention on the issue of Afghanistan.”

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Harris’ comments come after the Taliban took over Afghanistan as the U.S. withdrew its forces.

As dramatic images surfaced of Afghans clinging to the sides of U.S. military jets, questions swirled